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April 24, 2016
Research by Joshua Ackerman, assistant professor of psychology, suggests that the lack of a romantic partner may cause a person to take more financial risks.
Times of India -
April 24, 2016
Gretchen Spreitzer, professor of management and organizations, discussed her research on “jerks at work,” and the negative impact their behavior has on their co-workers.
Australian Broadcasting Corp. Radio -
April 21, 2016
Anna Grzymala-Busse, professor of political science and director of the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia, said that a bill in Poland to outlaw abortion may end up weakening the national moral authority of the Catholic Church.
The Washington Post -
April 21, 2016
“We do see the concentrations of pollutants and contaminants in neighborhoods where people of color live. These are also areas with older housing stock, constructed at a time when use of asbestos and lead paint and lead pipes were standard construction material. It is understandable there is a risk not only to these neighborhoods, but to these homes,” said Paul Mohai, professor of natural resources and environment.
Bridge -
April 21, 2016
Jerry Davis, professor of sociology, and management and organizations, says that startups — in particular fast-growth tech companies frequently lionized as saviors of the economy — often aren’t the big job creators the economy needs: “If you go public, or are publicly listed, you will never be rewarded for creating jobs. Workers are a big expense.”
Inc. -
April 20, 2016
Comments by Jeroen Ritsema, professor of earth and environmental sciences, were featured throughout an article about this week’s earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador.
Slate -
April 20, 2016
“Phthalates (chemicals that make plastics and vinyl softer) are of concern because animal and epidemiology studies have linked exposure to a range of adverse health outcomes, from toxicity to developing male reproductive systems, neurodevelopmental issues, miscarriage, and preterm birth,” said Justin Colacino, assistant professor of environmental health sciences.
The Globe and Mail (Canada) -
April 19, 2016
Melvyn Levitsky, professor of international policy and practice, is concerned about a campaign to impeach Brazil’s president: “Brazil hasn’t faced a crisis like this — not this bad.”
Bloomberg -
April 19, 2016
Nadine Hubbs, professor of women’s studies and music, was quoted in a story about how several country music artists and songwriters — but not their record labels and production companies — have condemned proposed laws that discriminate against LGBT people.
The Associated Press -
April 19, 2016
“Without some method of identifying talented students, disadvantaged children may fall even further behind those from affluent families, whose parents can afford niceties like private tutors, Kumon math courses and coding camps. Low-income parents just can’t afford these extras,” said Susan Dynarski, professor of economics, education and public policy.
The New York Times
